GE Profile PTWN8055MMS, Technical Service Manual

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Wash Basket
Caution:
If the basket is not free to rotate, damage
to the clutch coupler can occur. Ensure that the
washer is in the spin mode before removing the
wash basket. The wash basket will rotate freely
when it is in spin mode. Do not attempt to remove
the hub nut if the basket is not free to rotate.
To remove the wash basket:
1. Remove the top cover. (See
Top Cover
.)
2. Remove the 8 Phillips-head screws that hold the
outer tub cover in place.
3. Place a fl at blade screwdriver in the slot under
the infusor cap and gently pry off.
Infusor Cap
Infusor
Slot
7. Lift the wash basket up and out.
Hub Nut
4. Using a socket or Phillips-head screwdriver,
remove the 10-mm hex-head screw that holds
the infusor in place (turn screw counterclockwise
to remove).
Note
:
The 10-mm screw has a serrated lock washer
and a rubber O-ring.
WARNING
:
The inner edge of the infusor can be
sharp. Wear Kevlar gloves or equivalent protection.
5. Pull the infusor up and out.
6. Remove the fl at washer.
Note: Ensure the basket is free-wheeling before
attempting to loosen the hub nut.
7. Using a socket or Crescent wrench, remove the
37.5-mm (1
1
/
2
-in. SAE equivalent) hub-nut. (Turn
hub-nut counterclockwise to remove).
Flat Washer